"Most deaths are in care homes where average life expectancy is 2 yrs & 65% usually pass in the 1st yr. Time to start moving Canada back to work?" "Our government is working together to keep everyone safe and save lives during this public health crisis," Schulte told CBC News in an email. Tam said that Canada's fatality rate is expected to rise, given the outbreaks in long-term care homes across the country. But Quebec is not alone in its struggle to contain cases in seniors' and long-term care homes, Tam said. "Almost all jurisdictions are essentially trying to deal with the outbreaks at long-term care facilities," she said.

Source: CBC News April 13, 2020 23:01 UTC